He Really Had Reached Peak Golden Core!?

Not to mention the verbal sparring between Bai Jingchuan and Yao Zhengqin.

When the others saw Ning Wangshu and Bei Chen Zhenren rise into the air one after another, they immediately grew excited.

"It's starting! It's finally starting!"

"I hope that Great Grandmaster Ning isn't all bluster and actually turns out to be a pushover. Otherwise, this will be a huge disappointment!"

"Exactly. I've been looking forward to this showdown for more than half a month. I hope it'll be a spectacular clash between two evenly matched opponents!"

"There's no need to say anything about Bei Chen Zhenren's strength. Even the Dragon-Tiger Mountain Old Celestial Master, who had reached late-stage Golden Core, was completely overpowered by him. Now all that remains to be seen is whether Great Grandmaster Ning will 'drop the ball'!"

Everyone stared up at Ning Wangshu and Bei Chen Zhenren, standing in midair, eyes shining as they eagerly awaited the duel.

At that moment, Bei Chen Zhenren gazed calmly at Ning Wangshu and said, "Your Excellency should make the first move. If I strike first, I'm afraid you won't get the chance!"

Hearing this, Ning Wangshu glanced at him and narrowed his eyes slightly, smiling. "Are you sure you want me to make the first move?"

"Of course!"

Bei Chen Zhenren replied calmly, looking utterly confident and certain of victory.

"Heh..."

Ning Wangshu grinned. "Interesting. Usually, I'm the one who lets others strike first. I never thought someone would say the same thing to me today."

"Very well! Since that's what you want, I'll oblige!"

As his voice fell, Ning Wangshu's hands swiftly formed a seal.

In an instant, a Dharma Seal as immense as a mountain appeared, then pressed down toward Bei Chen Zhenren with a deafening rumble and an overwhelming force.

It was none